John Toffoli

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2005 University College HBA 2013 University College
Inside the Classroom	HBA degree History Philosophy Religion HBSc degree Bioethics Human Biology Switched programs from: Life Sciences Microbiology
Outside the Classroom	Vice President, Microbiology Undergraduate Students’ Association (Defunct)
Further Education	MEd, Educational Leadership and Policy, OISE, University of Toronto, 2018 BEd, Intermediate and Senior General Science and History, Ontario Tech University (formerly UOIT), 2012
Career Description	Secondary teacher, TDSB Teacher, St Michael’s College School Journeyman ironworker

“If there’s something that you really want to do but are scared of how long it will take, or how much money it’s going to cost, or how far it will set you back, just forget all of that and go for it. None of those concerns that seem really important when you’re working on your undergraduate will matter in five years. Find your passion, and go for it with everything you have.”

Bandini Mehta-Sethi

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Graduation Year	HBA 2002 University College
Inside the Classroom	Political Science South Asian Studies
Further Education	Hons. L.L.B. (2006) Alternative Dispute Resolution (2011) Master’s of Education (2018)
Career Description	College faculty

Jessica Horwitz

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Graduation Year	HBA 2007 University College
Inside the Classroom	International Relations Economics Political Science
Outside the Classroom	UC Lit Committees Toronto Globalist Magazine
Further Education	Queen’s University, J.D. of Law, 2012
Career Description	Jessica B. Horwitz is an international trade, customs and regulatory lawyer at Bennett Jones LLP. She advises Canadian and international clients on a broad range of trade and investment matters, including import/export compliance, customs audits, trade remedies, bilateral and regional free trade agreements, WTO law, anti-corruption compliance, controlled goods and technology, economic sanctions, product regulation, corporate social responsibility and other cross-border issues. Jessica represents clients in trade verifications by the Canada Border Services Agency, proceedings before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and the Federal Court of Appeal and regulatory investigations by the RCMP, CBSA and Global Affairs Canada. Before becoming a lawyer, Jessica worked in international policy analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington D.C. think-tank where she covered trade and economic issues in the Americas. She has previously completed internships in the United States and Chile and studied abroad in Singapore.

“Professional and academic references are essential for job and post-graduate academic applications. During undergrad make sure you find a way to demonstrate your abilities to professors and employers/supervisors so that they know you (and remember you!), feel comfortable recommending you and are able to substantively comment on your characteristics to a future prospective employer.”

Lijim Lau

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Graduation Year	BSc 1988 University College
Inside the Classroom	Biophysics Human Biology
Alongside the Classroom	Research internship at Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto Research internship at Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Toronto General Hospital
Outside the Classroom	University College Literary & Athletic Society University College men’s hockey team University College Residence Council
Further Education	LL.B. University of Toronto Faculty of Law, 1991
Career Description	Practiced corporate/commercial law for 4 years with a leading Canadian law firm 4 years as in-house counsel for Warner Bros. in Hong Kong 14 years as in-house counsel for Applied Materials in Silicon Valley and Shanghai In-house counsel for Levi Strauss & Co. in Singapore and the San Francisco Bay Area since 2014
In the media	LinkedIn profile GC Powerlist

“Take advantage of all of the opportunities available to you on campus as a student! Be focused and efficient with your studying – treat it like a job, get it done, then take advantage of all of the free time you have to do something constructive. U of T has a club or organization for everything – sports, fitness, photography, music, debate, drama, etc. And it is all relatively inexpensive for you as a student. Take advantage of the time you have and the opportunities available to you.”

Lawrence Lee

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Graduation Year	BCom 1982 University College
Inside the Classroom	Accounting
Further Education	MBA, Master of Corporate Governance and Directorship
Career Description	Professional accountant for over 30 years

“Enjoy your study and life as student, explore your interests while you still have time. Once you step into your career and the business world life becomes complicated.”

Rick Clow

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Graduation Year	BSc 1974 University College
Inside the Classroom	Geography
Outside the Classroom	Toronto Undergraduate Geography Society
Further Education	Masters in Business Administration, York University (In progress) Governance Essentials program for Directors of Not-for-Profit Organizations, Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto
Career Description	General Manager, Quinte Waste Solutions (Centre and South Hastings Waste Services Board), Quinte West, Ontario Operations Manager, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Oshawa, Ontario Regional Planner, Ministry of Natural Resources, Richmond Hill, Ontario Executive Assistant, Community Planning Association of Canada, Toronto, Ontario

“Be involved in the university community and experience the cultures and depth of the community you live in.”

Laura Dickson

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Graduation Year	BSc 1995 University College
Inside the Classroom	Biology Human Biology Women’s Studies
Outside the Classroom	Amnesty International – UC letter writing group
Further Education	Post-Degree Certificate in Health Promotion, Canadore College 1998 Masters of Business Administration, Royal Roads University, 2013
Career Description	Various senior level policy and advisory roles both at the Province of Ontario and City of Toronto until 2008 Chief Operating Officer of the Calgary Homeless Foundation, 2009-2011 Executive Director of Women In Need Society of Calgary Director of Families and Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta as of 2017 Recognized as one of Business in Calgary’s Leaders in 2016 Named ‘Alumni of Influence’ at the University of Toronto in 2017

“Don’t be afraid to switch academic tracks. Completion of an undergraduate degree is not a race, it’s an exploration. Learning how to learn and have a flexible and critical mindset are the most valuable outcomes. Don’t worry about competing with others, challenge yourself to new heights of learning and expansion you are your main project. Enjoy it.”

Jeremy Greenberg

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Graduation Year	HBA 2011 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: History Major: Political Science
Alongside the Classroom	Internship: Oxfam
Outside the Classroom	Singer, Hart House Orchestra Active participant in Intramural Sports
Further Education	JD Candidate, University of Toronto Faculty of Law, TBD MSc, Human Rights, London School of Economics, 2014
Career Descriptions and Accomplishments	Youth and online campaigns organizer, Save the Children Climate Change Researcher, Grantham Research Institute Staff, SNV Mining Supply Chain Monitor, Pact

“Do more readings, take advantage of all the free amenities on campus, there is zero need to be competitive, and go on exchange.”

Linda Gao

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Student Clinician and subsequently Clinic Head at Law Students Legal Advice Program, the second largest provider of free legal services in BC
Review Officer, Intern at Workers’ Compensation Board of BC (which operates as WorkSafeBC)
Student Clinician at the International Justice and Human Rights Clinic of Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia

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Graduation Year	HBA 2016 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Economics Major: Political Science
Outside the Classroom	First Year Learning Community Assistant Peer Mentor (2013-2014), Peer Mentor (2014-2015), Senior Peer Mentor (2015-2016) Co-opted student member of Academic Board and Planning and Budget Committee of Governing Council (2015-2016) Special Projects Officer for Registrar of Faculty of Arts and Science (2015-2016)
Further Education	Allard School of Law at University of British Columbia, JD Candidate, 2019
Career Description

“Take the opportunity to engage with the university community. Put yourself out there, and you’ll be surprised at the number of opportunities that can come your way. Don’t be afraid to ask for guidance and mentorship. The staff, faculty, and student mentors at the university all want you to succeed.”

Patrick McGee

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Graduation Year	2006 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Religion
Outside the Classroom	Part-time Waiter
Further Education	M.A., Global Diplomacy, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Career Accomplishments	Frankfurt Correspondent, Financial Times Lead Writer, FastFT Asia Bond Reporter, Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Twitter

“Study a language, it only becomes more difficult once you begin a career. Run long distances, it’s perfect way to digest audiobooks, clear the mind, explore and stay healthy. Be prepared for stepping-stone jobs, the way you pick courses bears little resemblance to life.”

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